Category: Health & Medications - Page 2

Medication errors happen in both hospitals and retail pharmacies, but they look very different. Hospitals have more errors but better safety nets. Pharmacies have fewer errors - but patients are often the last line of defense. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe.

Heatwaves dramatically increase overdose risk due to dehydration, drug concentration changes, and cardiovascular strain. Learn how to reduce harm during extreme heat, especially if you or someone you know uses drugs.

Mixing alcohol with medications can lead to liver damage, overdose, or even death. Learn which drugs are most dangerous with alcohol, why older adults are at higher risk, and what steps to take to stay safe.

Learn how to safely and quickly pass through airport security with liquid medications like insulin, EpiPens, and prescription liquids. Follow TSA's 2025 rules to avoid delays and keep your meds secure.

Patient support groups help people share real experiences with generic medications, building trust, improving adherence, and reducing costs. Learn how these communities bridge the gap between science and personal fear.

Learn how to ask your doctor for a lower-cost therapeutic alternative medication that works just as well as your current prescription. Save hundreds per month with safe, evidence-based swaps.

Learn how to talk to your doctor about safely reducing unnecessary medications. Discover proven strategies to start a deprescribing conversation that improves safety, balance, and quality of life for seniors.

After a heart attack, recovery means taking the right medications, eating a heart-healthy diet, and slowly rebuilding activity through cardiac rehab. These steps reduce the risk of another attack and help you live longer, stronger.

Learn how to reduce orthostatic hypotension risks in older adults on blood pressure medication. Discover which drugs are safest, why aggressive treatment may lower-not raise-fall risk, and practical steps to prevent dizziness and falls.

Polysomnography is the gold standard sleep study that tracks brain waves, breathing, heart rate, and more to diagnose sleep disorders like apnea, narcolepsy, and sleepwalking. Here’s what to expect and how results guide treatment.

Generic medications can save patients thousands over a lifetime when managing chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and asthma. Learn how generics work, why they're just as effective, and how to start saving now.

Modified-release formulations require special bioequivalence testing because how a drug is released matters as much as how much is in it. Learn why regulators use partial AUC, alcohol testing, and multi-pH dissolution to ensure generics work safely.